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Position Introduction: While the job duties of this position cover the range of Public Health Nursing programs we offer, the primary program this nurse will be assigned to work in the Complex Medical Help (CMH) program. Performs comprehensive public health clinical nursing services. Assignments will include variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, CMH, and Project Dawn. Participates in community health fairs, off site clinics, and outreach events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage caseload of clients

• Help identify children with special health care needs who may qualify for the program.

• Help families locate a CMH provider • Help families fill out forms for CMH

• Make referrals to doctors, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers and other services.

• Explain the CMH program, the letter of approval and CMH paperwork

• Help the family understand their child’s medical plan of treatment

• Helps families understand and work their medical insurance plan • Help families find and use the services they need for their child

• Visit families and/or children in the home, school, health department, and other places agreed on by the family to perform annual assessment

• Attend CMH program updates

Other Duties and Responsibilities could include:

• Perform comprehensive public health clinical nursing services.

• Assignments will include variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, CMH, naloxone, and COVID response.

• Provides health education to individuals and families and make referrals to other health and social service agencies.

• Responsible for clinic preparation and follow-up with individuals and families.

• Maintains clinical records and detailed documentation.

• Will travel to and from clinic locations as necessary.

• Performs communicable disease investigations and education.

• Assists the nursing administration in the planning and development of nursing programs according to needs of the community.

• Schedules appointments and assists front office staff when needed,

• Identifies and addresses the educational needs of the patient/family including but not limited to disease processes and treatment, health promotion/maintenance, injury/illness prevention and growth and development.

• Maintains confidentiality or work-related issues, client records and county information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, (U.S.C. & 552A) as amended, and HIPPA policies and procedures.

• Complies quarterly and year end CMH reports, submit to Director of Nursing for Board of Health review

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Health Commissioner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Registered Nurse License issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• 1-2 years’ experience in public health preferred.

• Skills necessary in teaching, public speaking, public relations, writing and communication.

• Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a part of a multidisciplinary team

• Must have a current CPR certification.

• Must have access to reliable transportation/Valid Ohio Driver’s License/Proof of auto insurance/insurable driving record. Key Competencies: Safe and quality nursing care, management of resources and environments, health education, legal responsibility, ethical/moral responsibility, personal and professional development, collaboration and teamwork, research, record management, communication, and quality improvement. All Coshocton Public Health District (CPHD) employees are expected to ensure that Coshocton County residents are protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives. In addition, all CPHD employees are expected to meeting specified competencies in the follow areas:

• Customer Focus: Ensure the health and safety of our community within my abilities and resources and treat our many, diverse customers with thoughtful listening and respect.

• Accountability: Be accountable for knowing the scope of programs and for maintaining the public’s trust through credible information, quality programming and services, and fiscal integrity.

• Continuous Quality Improvement: Establish and maintain organizational capacity and resources to support CQI.

• Occupational Health and Safety: Follow all safety rules, proactively work to prevent accidents, and encourage the use of sound judgment in order to comply with departmental and county occupational safety regulations.

• Emergency Preparedness: Promptly identify and respond to public health threats and priorities which may involve working outside of day-to-day tasks.

• Communication: Communicate in a respectful manner in both written and oral formats with linguistic and cultural proficiency.

Work Environment: Work is performed in offices and clinic exam rooms in a health department facility requiring sedentary to light physical work, which may include walking, climbing, reaching and talking. Occasional off site clinic work. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens or infectious disease; thus, appropriate precautions must be taken. Follow this link to apply for the position: https://coshoctoncounty.bamboohr.com/careers/28

The Director of Public Health Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for the Perry County Health Department's Nursing Division. Under the direction of the Health Commissioner, this position plans, develops, implements, and evaluates public health nursing programs and clinical services that protect and improve the health of Perry County residents. The Director of Nursing supervises nursing personnel, ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and professional nursing standards, oversees program quality and grant performance, and manages division budgets and resources. The Director works collaboratively with internal departments, healthcare providers, community partners, schools, emergency response agencies, and state officials to address community health priorities, improve health outcomes, and advance the mission of the Health Department. This position also serves as a member of the agency's leadership team, providing guidance on clinical practice, public health policy, emergency preparedness, and organizational planning while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous quality improvement

Position Summary: We are seeking a collaborative and experienced public health leader to serve as our Director of Environmental Health. The Director of Environmental Health provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for environmental health programs at the Ottawa County Health Department. This position supervises environmental health staff, manages division operations and budgets, and works closely with OCHD leadership, community partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure the delivery of high-quality environmental health services.

The Director serves as a key member of the agency leadership team and helps identify emerging community environmental health needs while implementing programs aligned with the agency mission. Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) licensure required, with a minimum of five years as an REHS.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health sciences or related field required.

• Master of Public Health (MPH) preferred.

• Minimum five years of management or supervisory experience in public health is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, cost methodologies, grants, and program management.

• Experience supervising staff and building effective teams.

• Strong communication, leadership, and public speaking skills.

• Ability to collaborate with OCHD team, community partners and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Able to provide consistently high levels of customer service.

• Ability to proofread documents for content, grammar, and spelling.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. Job Description

• Provide leadership and management of environmental health programs in accordance with State of Ohio regulations and public health best practices.

• Supervise environmental health staff including hiring recommendations, training, work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development.

• Manage division budgets and assist in developing cost methodologies to support program operations.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the Health Commissioner, local governments, businesses, and community stakeholders on environmental health issues.

• Identify community environmental health needs and implement data driven programs and solutions.

• Assist staff with inspections and environmental health investigations as needed. • Support and contribute to Ottawa County Health Department initiatives and public health programs and services, including program implementation, compliance, and reporting as applicable.

• Collaborate with the Community Health, Nursing, Administration and Finance Divisions in the planning, development, and implementation of programs, services and initiatives.

• Participate in Board of Health meetings and leadership briefings as needed, preparing and presenting reports, program updates, and recommendations related to environmental health programs, services, and public health priorities.

• Serve in leadership roles supporting emergency preparedness and agency accreditation initiatives.

• Act as a public health liaison to community boards, advisory councils, coalitions, and committees to strengthen partnerships and improve health outcomes.

• Participate in public health emergency response activities as required. All employees of the Ottawa County Health Department have a role in emergency response and may be called upon to assist in response efforts that protect the health of the community.

• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs. Organizational Duties

• Participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives as applicable/ required and incorporate the principles of quality improvement into daily work activities.

• Participate in public health emergency response activities as needed, including roles within the Incident Command System/National Incident Management System.

• All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the public’s health in accordance with the County Combined General Health District Emergency Response Plan.

• Attend and participate in agency-sponsored training, events, and activities.

• Gather and organize documents to fulfill public records requests and other reporting obligations.

• Participate in organizational activities that support and enhance agency accreditation.

• Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance to meet organizational needs and objectives.

• Implement performance management and evidenced-based practice evaluations of mandated and non-mandated programs.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plan.

• Provide and support opportunities for reporting staff to participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives and ensure incorporation of the principles of quality improvement into their daily work activities.

Job Location

• Travel to off-site locations within Ottawa County and occasionally out of county or state;

• Work a general schedule of 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, although a flexible schedule may be required, including evening, weekend, and holidays;

• Work in office settings, in home environments, and outdoors. Equipment Used

• General office equipment;

• Any other necessary equipment. Physical Requirements

• Ability to load and unload vehicle with health education materials when needed;

• Light office work.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategic plan. Ottawa County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio, the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC. Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to the Ottawa County Health Department, 1856 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 or by email at info@ottawahealth.org. Please direct any questions to Gerald W. Bingham, Jr., MPH, REHS, Health Commissioner.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: Conducting inspections in the following programs: Food Protection, Schools, Campgrounds, Pools/Spas, Private Water, Private Sewer and other public or semi-public facilities; Preparing reports and documentation to verify compliance with state and local codes and regulations; Collecting field samples for applicable programs; Conducting complaint investigations for various EH programs, including food-borne illness. Maintaining accurate files, data processing and other office records; May assist in preparation of legal or administrative documents; Working with various state, county, and municipal governments and community groups to promote improved environmental health practices; Conducting educational presentations and trainings to the community; May be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours; Participate in Quality Improvement and Accreditation initiatives.

REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (EH) SPECIALIST I or REGISTERED EH SPECIALIST-IN-TRAINING

The Morrow County Health District is seeking a Registered Environmental Health (EH) Specialist I or a Registered EH Specialist-In-Training for the agency’s Environmental Health Division. Under direction, this person will perform environmental health services to ensure compliance with applicable national, state, and local environmental health standards. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

EH Specialist I or EH Specialist-In-Training Essential Functions: Inspection, investigation, and consultation in the body art, campground, food protection, household sewage treatment, nuisance, private water, public swimming pool, school, and solid waste programs, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Participates in public health emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications for EH Specialist I (EHS) or EH Specialist-In-Training (EHSIT): A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree including at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester units of approved sciences is required, and application to Ohio Department of Health for EHS or EHSIT credentials. Proof of current Ohio registration as EHS or EHSIT required prior to beginning employment.

All applicants must:

· Have skills in the use of computers and computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office, email, and internet search engines;

· Have a valid Ohio driver’s license, auto liability insurance, own dependable vehicle, and ability to maintain insurability under the department’s vehicle insurance policy; and

· Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Salary: This is non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, which may be full-time (38 hours). Salary starts at $20.00/hr for an EH Specialist-In-Training and $21.50/hr for an EH Specialist. Actual starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

· Paid personal, sick and vacation leave, and paid holidays;

· Ohio Public Employees Retirement;

· Health, vision, and dental insurance;

· Public service loan forgiveness; and

· Tuition reimbursement.

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit their resume and MCHD application via the Morrow County Health District website (morrowcountyhealth.org) under About Us.

Deadline to Apply: Posting will remain open until position is filled.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Oversees small environmental division, food service inspections, education, pool inspections, smoke-free inspections, nuisance inspections, documentation, school inspections, must be able to interact with the public, etc.

At Wood County Health Department, we work every day to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent disease and protect the health of everyone in Wood County. Our Community Health Center is committed to providing quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families. If you're looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making Wood County a healthier place for all of our residents, a career at Wood County Health Department and the Wood County Community Health Center may be the perfect fit for you!

LOCATION:

This position will work at our School-Based Health Center located at 700 Lemoyne Rd, Northwood, OH.

POTENTIAL START DATE:

August 2026 POSITION OVERVIEW The Site Coordinator is responsible for effective health center collaboration with school district personnel to create positive experiences for patients and staff and to maximize appointment availability and access to care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Site Operations

• Monitors daily encounters and no-show rates and ensures all appointment slots are filled.

• Identifies opportunities to optimize schedule templates based on patient needs.

• Responsible for pre-visit and intake operations to ensure required information is collected from patients.

• Monitors site’s staffing schedule and coordinates with health center leadership to ensure appropriate coverage for hours of operation.

• Responsible for the site’s supply inventory and purchasing in alignment with the approved budget.

• Responsible for identifying facility and maintenance needs to include timely resolution.

• Responsible for meeting key performance indicators.

• Responsible for documenting site-specific procedures and for identifying opportunities for workflow improvement.

• Monitors site’s phone call data to ensure patient calls are answered in a timely manner, and makes recommendations for phone routing and recording changes.

• Responsible for responding to patient grievances of an operations nature, coordinating an appropriate response, and identifying areas for improvement.

• Working in collaboration with the Clinical Quality Manager and clinic staff, responsible for patient satisfaction metrics.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. School Coordination

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the School-Based Health Center and the school nurse, administration, faculty, counselors, and other stakeholders.

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with school personnel to support student access to healthcare services.

• Coordinate regular communication regarding services, referral processes, student needs, and operational updates.

• Coordinate collection, tracking, and maintenance of parental consent forms.

• Responsible for convening Advisory Committee meetings in alignment with School-Based Health Center grant requirements for committee composition, meeting frequency, and documentation.

• Responsible for School-Based Health Center grant reporting.

• Works in collaboration with school personnel to facilitate coordination of facility/maintenance needs.

• Identifies and participates in outreach events and activities to promote health center services.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Clinical Services

• Answers the telephone, schedules patients for appointments and greets patients coming into the health center;

• Registers patients in health center Practice Management (PM) system (verifying, updating, and correcting name, address, phone numbers, insurance status, etc.); ensuring each patient coming in for services has an accurate record;

• Confirms patient insurance coverage, verifies coverage limitations and eligibility for the services to be provided, and determines the patient’s estimated co-payment responsibility.

• Collects co-pays and outstanding balances on patient accounts;

• Reconciles daily payments and prepares deposits;

• Ensures all patients complete health history, HIPAA, consent, and financial forms, assisting patients with form completion as necessary;

• Obtains, scans, files, and maintains patient medical information and records for use;

• Completes the check-out process with the patient and schedules follow-up appointments as needed to complete the treatment plan;

• Manages the prior approval/authorization process when applicable, submits required documentation, and monitors and tracks status of requests;

• Manages tasking inbox for patient and provider inquiries, and follows up with patient as appropriate;

• Screens walk-in or emergency patients in accordance with the clinic’s walk-in/emergency policy and works with those who meet emergency criteria into open slots in the daily schedule; schedules future appointments as available for patients whose needs are not urgent or emergent.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years’ experience working in a health care setting.

• Experience with Electronic Health Records.

• Knowledge of HIPAA and experience with consent to treatment agreements, including for minors.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License. License must be maintained throughout employment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Grants management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA.

• Experience working in a School-Based Health Center, FQHC, pediatric practice, or educational setting. Experience facilitating / motivating committees to achieve goals and objectives.

• Medical Assisting or Nursing education or experience. o Active certification/licensure must be maintained throughout employment. o Staff performing Medical Assisting or Nursing duties may only perform privileges approved through the health center’s credentialing and privileging program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to bring together a team to achieve goals and objectives.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

• Ability to work alternate hours (early morning, late evening, and/or weekends).

• Ability to provide proof of automobile insurance. Insurance must be maintained throughout employment. Final candidates must successfully pass a background check and provide proof of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license as well as current automobile insurance. An individual who poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position. Application materials accepted until: The position is open until filled.

Required documents:

• Wood County Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, contact information for at least three professional references.

• The Wood County Application for Employment can be found at: https://woodcountyhealth.org/career-opportunities/ 

• Application materials submitted without all required documents will be considered incomplete.

Submit application materials to: Recruitment and Development Coordinator 1840 East Gypsy Lane Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-352-8402 Ext. 3201 Email to: WCHDHumRes@woodcountyohio.gov The Wood County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Health Department provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with the Wood County Health Department, please email WCHDHumRes@woodcountyohio.gov